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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.77, 349.70 and 176.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.77, 349.70 and 176.01 is: 242.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.77 : 349.70 = 176.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.77/349.70 = 176.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.77x = 349.70 × 176.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.77x = 61,549.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,549.82/253.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.54

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